CortezTheKiller Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 I always loved this Quote Link to post Share on other sites
moxiebean Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 I've always thought the b&w videos for those scarecrow-era songs were pretty great - a lot better than the songs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
froggie Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 keywest intermezzo! http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=BNzQPx5zQ40 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 That's a good one. So is 'Human Wheels' as I recall. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
imsjry Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Anyone else hear Three Dog Night in "I'm not Running Anymore"? I made a blog post about it here: http://harmonizewithsongs.blogspot.com/200...e-or-theft.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stooka Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 If I put this record on right now, my wife would break into song and I'd probably get laid! .......hasta la vista! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
H-Bomb Henry Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 "Your gonna have to stay 10 feet back from the Coug" In my hometown nothing packs the dancefloor at a wedding like "the Coug". It's a way of life. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouisvilleGreg Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 "Your gonna have to stay 10 feet back from the Coug" In my hometown nothing packs the dancefloor at a wedding like "the Coug". It's a way of life. I grew up in southern Indiana in the 70's and 80's and you're right, there was (still is?) a sense of fierce loyalty that this guy belongs to us, speaks to us, of us. He had an air on invincibility around him. I like the first handful of records alright, though I don't own any of them anymore. Once I was old enough to get turned on to metal, I left Johnny Cougar in the rear view. Also, (and not to get too far off topic) I can't remember who mentioned the Avail cover of "Pink Houses," but I'm glad to know there are others on here who are aware of Avail. In a very direct way they are the reason I moved to Richmond, 13 years ago. I've probably seen them more times that I've seen Wilco, which is to say a whole fucking lot, going all the way back to '91. "Satiate," is one of my top 90's punk records and has become a classic with the passage of time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mountain bed Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 You are right about that. Bust that song out late at night at just about any bar, especially the ones where people work hard all week and are there to unwind, and the crowd comes alive. I don't think anybody singing along is thinking ironically or that they are protesting in some way. I always figured this song was a lot like Rockin in the free world. Basically that america is not perfect but it beats the hell out of most places.You're right on all counts, me thinks. My only problem with JC is this: being from Indiana you literally CANNOT go anywhere without hearing his stuff, especially "Pink Houses". Toxic oversaturation on all the local radio stations. It's like "Layla" or "Stairway" or something - I've heard that tune so many times I wish I would never hear it again. But he does have some very good stuff. Along with the ones Frog, Bunk & Solace mentioned, I have to put my word in for "Check It Out". Definitely my favorite JC song. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 and as f'n cheesy as hell as this video is, i remember really enjoying this song in '92: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 John Cougar Mellencamp has occupied more space in my brain in the past 24 hours than he had since 1987.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5XCVCvmalo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hardwood floor Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 That's a good one. So is 'Human Wheels' as I recall. human wheels is a great track Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Let It All Hang Out Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DawgSong Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 I don't know from Mellencamp, but I do like his former violin player, Lisa Germano. MMMMMM, Remember her as a "Looker" from those videos of yesteryear. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jakobnicholas Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 I've always liked Mellencamp's songs for the most part. Analogman references a couple Big Daddy songs. It's one of his lesser-known albums, but very solid. "Martha Say", "Theo and Wierd Henry", "Jackie Brown", "Mansions in Heaven".....good stuff. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shakey Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Kenny Aronoff was playing drums at the Inauguration. Not sure if he's recently reunited with John, or just part of the house band, but man is he good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 keywest intermezzo!Goofy song with a great catchy hook. To back up what Mountain bed says, all over the midwest you get way too much JCM to this day. Jumping on this late, it is easy to misinterpret Pink Houses because it has some very snarky lyrics that appear to be criticizing those that he is trying to promote. I have never thought it was that great a song. LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Preferred B Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 I saw him do Pink Houses with Neko Case and T-Bone Burnett at HSBG in 2007. That was something. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
miss jayne Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 I saw him do Pink Houses with Neko Case and T-Bone Burnett at HSBG in 2007. That was something. Pink Houses into Sunken Treasures that day. One of my personal favorite musical days. I have always loved JCM lyrics. They truly paint a picture for me being from Indiana and having spent a lot of time on those roads in and around Bloomington. I always look forward to a little JCM overload when I go home. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Little Pink Houses (Pop-Up Video) Lonely Ol' Night Small Town Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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